Firetower as Communications Tower
This poor fire tower is covered with high tech equipment.
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This poor fire tower is covered with high tech equipment.
Taken on Sunday March 7, 2010 at Black Mountain.This sign is on a tree a top the mountain near the old firetower.
Taken on Sunday March 7, 2010 at Black Mountain.It has been converted over to an emergency communications tower for the DEC Forest Service. I was disappointed, as I had hoped to climb it to enjoy the great views to the south.
Taken on Sunday March 7, 2010 at Black Mountain.As the snowmobile trail climbs the mountain, it narrows and grows progressively steeper. It's not a bad trail for snowshoers, as the snowmobiles must proceed slowly up such a steep mountain.
Taken on Sunday March 7, 2010 at Black Mountain.As seen from the red trail ascending the mountain.
Taken on Sunday March 7, 2010 at Black Mountain.The yellow trail heads down to a delightful chain of ponds, including Black Mountain Pond, while the red trail goes to the peak of Black Mountain.
Taken on Sunday March 7, 2010 at Black Mountain.The entire Black Mountain-area is Wild Forest, so it is traversed by snowmobile trails. I took the snowmobile trail / old woods up Black Mountain, because it was easy to snowshoe up.
Taken on Sunday March 7, 2010 at Black Mountain.